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- The association of Mary in the work of Jesus developed into the view of Mary as everyone’s spiritual mother and as co-redemptrix—i.e., the partner with Jesus in the redemption of human beings. Her role in redemption was extended to her intercession in heaven and to the application of Christ’s merits to individual persons.
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Apr 18, 2016 · In the extraordinary historical event of the incarnation of God’s Word, Mary plays a unique role for humanity in its relationship with God and, this role affects every aspect of Christian faith and theology.
964 Mary's role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it. "This union of the mother with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ's virginal conception up to his death"; 502 it is made manifest above all at the hour of his Passion:
Feb 15, 2024 · Mary's role as the Mother of God and her unwavering faith have positioned her as a revered intercessor and a symbol of compassion and maternal care within Catholic worship. One of the most prominent forms of Marian devotion in Catholic worship is the recitation of the Rosary.
Sep 6, 2024 · Mary’s coronation in heaven, as depicted in Catholic iconography, is a reflection of her glorification and her intimate sharing in the kingship of Christ. Theologically, Mary’s queenship flows directly from her role as Theotokos.
Feb 3, 2014 · Mary, the mother of Jesus, is without doubt the central female figure of Christianity (fig. 1), particularly in its Catholic and Orthodox forms. The religious impact of Mary far transcends the comparatively few passages in which she appears in the pages of the Christian Bible.
Mary’s most essential role is being the Mother of Jesus, who is God. This isn’t just a neat title; it has profound implications. The Church professes this in the phrase “Theotokos,” which means “God-bearer” in Greek. This doctrine was made official at the Council of Ephesus in 431 A.D.
In this chapter on Mary in Scripture we will look first at Mary's role as the link between the two Testaments, followed by a review of the Marian data in Luke 1-2, Genesis-Revelation and the rest Of the New Testament and finally an analysis of the seven splendors of Mary in Scripture.